GIA recalls Illuminator Polariscope model

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GIA recalls Illuminator Polariscope model

April 10, 2009

The Gemological Institute of America is recalling its white, two-prong Illuminator Polariscope, model 415000, sold between 1995-July 2007.

Carlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is issuing a recall on one model of its Illuminator Polariscope after several people reported receiving a brief, static-like shock while using it.

According to a release from the GIA, the recall is for the white Illuminator Polariscope with two prongs on its electrical cord, model 415000, sold from 1995 to July 2007.

The Polariscope is used to test the optical properties of gemstones.

Anyone who owns this instrument and has not yet received a product safety recall letter from GIA instruments is asked to fill out the GIA Instruments Polariscope Recall form.

The GIA will respond to the letter and start the retrofit process, which will involve adding a ground wire to the Polariscope and returning the instrument to customers at no charge for either the retrofitting or shipping.

The lab, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is issuing this voluntary recall in the interest of the safety of its students and customers, although it believes the risk of any such shock happening again is very remote.

Anyone with questions on the recall is asked to contact GIA instruments at gemteam@gia.edu or by calling customer service at (800) 421-8161 between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday.

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